The CSO-005 Preliminary Background
Check Form is used to collect applicant information for CSO/SSO
positions. The applicant information provided to USMS from the
Vendor gives information about which District and Facility the
applicant will be working, the applicant’s personal information,
prior employment verification, employment performance and current
financial status. The information allows the selecting official to
hire applicants with a strong history of employment performance and
financial responsibility. The questions on this form have been
developed from the OPM, MSPB and DOJ “Best Practice” guidelines for
reference checking.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.